We have mixed feelings about this letting.
Pros: The place is spanking new and very clean, there's a superb view, a fantastic rooftop swimming pool, an ok gym and an observation deck — excellent facilities in the neighbourhood in Bangkok - coffee across the road and malls and restaurants a-plenty.
Cons: Entry to the apartment requires hanging around in the lobby and clandestinely sneaking in and out with legitimate tenants, while a sizeable brightly-coloured notice warns that 'AirBnB sub-letting is strictly forbidden'. Upon entry, you have to pretend to be the host's friend, who has come to check his mail. You do this to gain access (via the mailbox) to an electronic key-card. The card is only suitable for internal doors and entry after that requires more lurking in the lobby to tailgate legitimate residents into their building against regulations of the building's management.
Our second complaint is about 'creative license' in the photography of the digs. When you see the images on AirBnB, it looks roomy. The creatively wide-angle photography doesn't correctly do its 'bijoux cosiness justice'. The apartment is tiny - it would be perfectly suitable for solo or couples - delightful, in fact - however, to use the second bed, you need to block the apartment's only door - which feels unsafe. If there were a problem or an emergency, it would be necessary to move furniture before exiting.
Would it be far more honest to list the Sq Metreage - perhaps about 30 in total? Again: perfect for a couple or solo traveller - disingenuous to advertise it as a place which would suit more than two travellers. It is about the size of a three or 4-star hotel room.
Lastly, communication was at best, 'patchy'. Tony either neglected entirely or was slow to respond, and we did not feel as if he adequately addressed our concerns. Eventually, he came through, but too late.
I want to reiterate that this small apartment in a clean, modern building with a stunning view, spectacular pool and more-than-adequate facilities would be perfect for a solo traveller or couple. Especially is you possess sufficient 'beau geste' to sneak in when residents flash their key cards. Why not? - the many delivery personnel fetching pizzas and so forth do precisely the same.
From our perspective, it did not seem respectful to do this in front of kids. We are on a family trip, and actually, we are quite adventurous - yet even vaguely conservative-minded people might feel as if the rules of a place deserve some degree of respect by its visitors.
And pragmatic or not, I don't like to begin my stay fibbing about being someone's buddy come to check his mail!
But that's us - if you are on your own and don't mind running the gamut - go for it — a sweet little place with a great view and one beautiful comfy bed.